Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 23
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hooper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hooper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frost.
A lazy body kick from Frost
and Hooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hooper swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hooper.
Hooper connects with an inside leg kick.
Frost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Hooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Frost has been cut.
Hooper lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hooper. That snapped Frost's head back.
Hooper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hooper punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
Hooper jabs at Frost's body.
Hooper connects with a jab.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Frost rather than just go for the knockout.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hooper lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Hooper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick from Hooper, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Hooper lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Hooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
A good leg kick by Hooper.
Hooper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Frost seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hooper shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Frost is backing up but Hooper catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Frost covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hooper Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrah Hooper!
Jarrah Hooper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Alexander Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well.'.

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Fadda Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karmax closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fadda Jr throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Razkan Karmax has been cut.
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Karmax is just out of range.
And Karmax tries to counter it with a takedown but Fadda Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Karmax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Karmax. Those never looked like landing.
Karmax ducks under a wild hook from Fadda Jr.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karmax connects with a body shot.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karmax shoots for a double leg takedown but Fadda Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Karmax's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karmax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Karmax throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karmax tries to move into range but Fadda Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fadda Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karmax fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Karmax connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Karmax scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fadda Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Karmax has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karmax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Karmax scores with a punch to the head.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Karmax is out of range.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Karmax counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karmax.
Karmax swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karmax is looking for a takedown.
Karmax prevents a body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr lands a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Fadda Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karmax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karmax presses Fadda Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Karmax digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karmax.
A short right from Fadda Jr.
Karmax throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karmax.
Fadda Jr is trying to break the clinch but Karmax is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Karmax fails to land.
Karmax misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fadda Jr.
Karmax digs a right hand underneath Fadda Jr's ribcage. Fadda Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Karmax avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Karmax wants a takedown.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razkan Karmax.
Karmax lands a hook that snaps the head of Fadda Jr backwards.
Karmax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Fadda Jr.
Karmax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fadda Jr.
Nice defenses there by Karmax.
Fadda Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Karmax should have avoided that one. #T3#
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karmax's shoulder, as Karmax tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Karmax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karmax staying out of range there.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karmax sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karmax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Karmax.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karmax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Karmax blocks it.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karmax takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Fadda Jr catches Karmax right on the button with a cross.
Fadda Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Karmax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Fadda Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karmax manages to avoid it.
Karmax looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Karmax misses.
Karmax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karmax throws out a counter right but Fadda Jr avoids it with no problem.
Fadda Jr dips to his left and cracks Karmax with an uppercut!
Karmax staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Karmax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Karmax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fadda Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karmax manages to avoid it.
Karmax moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fadda Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karmax can do to turn this around?
Fadda Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Karmax counters with a right hand to the body.
Fadda Jr connects with a jab.
Karmax doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Karmax.
Fadda Jr struggling a bit here.
Karmax tries to score with some ground and pound. Fadda Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Karmax in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fadda Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karmax looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fadda Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fadda Jr tries to get to full guard but Karmax has control of the leg.
Karmax content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Fadda Jr trying to control but Karmax postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fadda Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fadda Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fadda Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karmax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fadda Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Karmax is proving a slippery customer.
Karmax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fadda Jr is trying to keep Karmax in close.
Fadda Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Karmax trying to control but Fadda Jr is working from the bottom.
Fadda Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karmax distracts Fadda Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karmax with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Karmax lands a couple of elbows.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fadda Jr controlling the position.
Karmax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fadda Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karmax trying to control but Fadda Jr is working from the bottom.
Karmax is stalling in the full guard.
Karmax trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Karmax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karmax trying to control the position from guard on top but Fadda Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda Jr seems keen to control Karmax's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fadda Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Fadda Jr is trying to keep Karmax in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fadda Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Fadda Jr cracks Karmax with a good jab.
Fadda Jr misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Karmax counters by moving into the clinch.
Fadda Jr presses Karmax against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fadda Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karmax misses with some punches.
Karmax presses Fadda Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Karmax scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karmax creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karmax blocks an uppercut.
Fadda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Karmax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr misses with the head strike.
Karmax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karmax is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fadda Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karmax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fadda Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Karmax.
Fadda Jr is trying to break the clinch but Karmax has him pressed against the cage.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karmax tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fadda Jr. #TD2#
Karmax is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fadda Jr can't fight it off and eventually Karmax manages to take the fight to the floor. Fadda Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fadda Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Razkan Karmax will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Razkan Karmax's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Karmax.
Fadda Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karmax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karmax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Karmax connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karmax.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karmax! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Karmax blocks a jab.
Karmax tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fadda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karmax avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr. #T1#
Karmax lands a right hook to the body.
Karmax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Karmax's shoulder, as Karmax tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Karmax releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fadda Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Karmax slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karmax misses with a jab to the body
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karmax misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karmax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fadda Jr.
Karmax cracks a nice hook into Fadda Jr's ribs.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Karmax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karmax manages to avoid it.#T2#
Karmax fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karmax to counter with a crisp jab.
Karmax displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Karmax wants to counter with a clinch but Fadda Jr pushes him away.
Karmax scores with a nice head shot.
Karmax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karmax takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fadda Jr connects with a jab.
Fadda Jr lands a jab to Karmax's midsection.
Fadda Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Karmax moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr lands an overhand right.#T3#
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karmax.
Karmax fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadda Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karmax counters with a straight right hand.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr takes a swing at Karmax's ribcage but misses.
Fadda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karmax's head backwards.
Karmax shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fadda Jr eats them both and turns towards Karmax to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fadda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Karmax is just out of range.
Karmax misses with a straight left.
Karmax moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.#T4#
Karmax tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fadda Jr defends well and Karmax ends up having to push Fadda Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karmax walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karmax has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr thuds his right hand into Karmax's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fadda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karmax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fadda Jr throws the left hand but Karmax avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Fadda Jr there.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Karmax tries to bum rush Fadda Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fadda Jr punishes Karmax's body with a nice straight punch.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karmax wants to counter the offense by Fadda Jr and move into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
I think Fadda Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
A relieved looking Oswaldo Fadda Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Daan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Daan ducked under it nicely.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Daan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ainsworth at a distance.
Daan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Daan's head.
Daan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daan has time to react.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan scores with a jab.
Daan tries to clinch there but Ainsworth circles away. #T1#
Daan throws a front kick that sends Ainsworth stumbling back into the cage.
Daan scores with a hook to the body. Ainsworth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daan scrambles back to his feet.
Daan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ainsworth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Ainsworth's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Daan checks it.
Daan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Daan checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Daan checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Ainsworth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daan throws the kick towards the body but Ainsworth avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Daan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daan throws a push kick but Ainsworth slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Ainsworth catches Daan right on the button with a cross.
Daan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Daan cracks a nice hook into Ainsworth's ribs.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Daan moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Daan thuds his right hand into Ainsworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Daan lands a slapping body shot.
Daan wants to clinch
enabling Ainsworth to counter with a crisp jab.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Daan checks it well.
Daan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Daan. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Daan tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Daan swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Daan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Daan moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ainsworth slips a jab from Daan.
Daan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Daan.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Daan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Levi Daan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ainsworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Daan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Daan.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Daan misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan scores with a body shot.
Daan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ainsworth can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Ainsworth misses. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a big shot that misses.
Daan is looking to wear down Ainsworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ainsworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daan lands with a nice body punch.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Daan is out of range.
Daan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Daan connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Daan catches Ainsworth right on the button with a cross.
Daan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Daan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daan slips a straight right by Ainsworth.
Daan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Daan cracks Ainsworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ainsworth might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Daan has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth works Daan's body with a nice hook.
Daan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
It looked like Daan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ainsworth - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan lands a front kick.
Daan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Ainsworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ainsworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses.
Daan is looking to clinch. #CL#
Daan closes the distance and clinches.
Daan misses with the head strike.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daan.
Ainsworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Daan.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ainsworth backwards.
Ainsworth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ainsworth can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Ainsworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ainsworth manages to end up in side control.
Ainsworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daan keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth tries to move to full mount but Daan actually manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Daan is refusing to be controlled, as Ainsworth sits in half guard.
Ainsworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daan is trying to get back to full guard.
Daan controlling the position for now.
Ainsworth wants to take a breather but Daan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Daan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Levi Daan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Daan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ainsworth. Daan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daan ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Daan blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth misses with a hook
and Daan counters with a thumping low kick.
Daan throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ainsworth.#T1#
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Daan.
Ainsworth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Daan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ainsworth misses with a jab to the body
and Daan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Daan gets a clinch.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Daan stops a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Daan blocking some punches.
Daan gets underhooks to prevent Ainsworth's takedown attempt.
Daan blocking some punches.
Ainsworth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ainsworth goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daan counters with a nice uppercut.
Daan with the inside leg kick.
Daan misses the jab.
Daan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Daan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daan checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Daan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A big left from Ainsworth misses. #CL#
Daan rushes Ainsworth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ainsworth tries to work over Daan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daan.
Ainsworth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ainsworth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ainsworth struggles to land a body shot inside as Daan controls his hands.
Ainsworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth tries to throw a body punch but Daan avoids it by throwing Ainsworth back against the cage.
Ainsworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Daan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daan tries a body shot but Ainsworth blocks it.
Daan digs a right hand underneath Ainsworth's ribcage. Ainsworth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Ainsworth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth misses with the head strike.
Daan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth has had enough of the clinch but Daan keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi Daan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Daan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Daan!
After winning the bout, Levi Daan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Darongo lands with a shot to the body.
Darongo jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai takes one on the button.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darongo misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darongo throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Darongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darongo misses with a body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Darongo takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darongo. That's going to slow Chai down.
Darongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Darongo misses with a body shot.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Darongo misses.
Chai tries to counter by clinching up but Darongo breaks away and moves out of range.
Darongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Darongo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Darongo misses with a lunging right hand
and Darongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut.
Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai moves away from the strike by Darongo.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Darongo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai checks a low kick from Darongo.
Darongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chai's hands.
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Darongo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Darongo throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Chai lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darongo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai stuns Darongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Chai.
Chai backing away here, and Darongo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darongo. Darongo obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Darongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#KD#
Chai lands a big uppercut and Darongo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Darongo looks OK. Chai waves Darongo back to his feet!#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai misses with an uppercut. Darongo saw that one coming.
Darongo swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Darongo misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai.
Chai jerks Darongo's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Darongo drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Chai goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Chai because Darongo was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bigi Boi Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Bigi Boi Chai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Rose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rose working the body and head with strikes.
Robson is trying to improve his position.
Robson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Robson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rose keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robson defending well though.
Robson tries to get to full guard but Rose has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson trying to control here.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Robson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Robson is looking to control Rose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robson avoid being mounted?
Robson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson is trying to control the position but Rose postures up.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robson wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Robson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robson wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rose throws a big elbow that misses.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rose moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robson, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
A short left from Robson.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head. #T3#
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose misses with the head strike.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rose up against the cage.
Robson presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Robson.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Robson wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Robson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Rose lands a left hand.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rose prevents a body shot from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.
Robson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Rose slips under a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Rose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a leg kick but Rose moved away.
Rose moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Robson sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rose lands a jab to Robson's midsection.#T1#
Rose scores with a nice strike.
Rose misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is looking to wear down Rose with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose misses with an uppercut.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rose. Robson shrugs it off though.
Rose jabs at Robson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rose lands a body shot.
Robson motions for Rose to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Rose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Jab by Rose.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robson defending well as Rose loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson scores with a jab to the body.
Robson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rose misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rose. #T4#
Rose working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robson struggling a bit here.
Rose trying to control the position but Robson is working away.
Robson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robson is not content to let Rose control the position.
Robson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rose prevents Robson from improving his position.
Robson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Robson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Robson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rose blocks a jab.
Rose feints the counter takedown.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Robson.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
Robson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson moves out of range of the body kick from Rose.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
Rose throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Rose - just one landing. #T1#
Robson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rose appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Rose avoids the body shot from Robson.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose misses with a straight left.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.#T2#
Rose misses with a looping left.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robson. Robson obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose lunges at Robson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robson's hand.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rose jabs at Robson's body.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Robson misses with the combination.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Rose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Robson.
Rose checks the leg kick.
Robson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson slips under a jab.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rose. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rose throws a push kick but Robson slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
A swing and a miss from Rose.
Rose takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rose.
Robson scores with a body shot.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Rose shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rose defending well as Robson loads up on a big left hand.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Adrian Rose just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Robson blocks a jab.
Robson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rose lands a slapping body shot.
Robson cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Robson thumps Rose with a low kick.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the body from Robson misses
and Rose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Robson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robson throws an off balance right hand
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Robson throws a leg kick but Rose checks it.
Robson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
Rose throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Rose goes for a double leg but Robson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robson continues to drive forward.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Rose.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rose's sensitive parts.
Rose moves away from the strike by Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson throws the kick towards the body but Rose avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Rose slips a jab and a cross from Robson.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Rose scores with a three punch combo!
Robson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Robson counters with a straight right hand.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.#T3##TD2#
Robson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rose's guard. #REVR#
Rose has a closed guard, preventing Robson from standing up.
Robson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rose is retaining full guard.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Rose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robson controlling from the top position.
Rose wants to sweep here but Robson controlling him for the moment.
Robson throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Robson wanted to stand there but Rose had control of the position.
Rose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Adrian Rose in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Rose misses with a hook.
As Rose backs away, Robson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robson throws out a leg kick but Rose moves out of range and Robson only half commits.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
A little jabbing left from Rose on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rose connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robson scrambles back to his feet.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Robson's head back.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robson is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Robson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rose lands with a hook. Robson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robson clobbers Rose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rose walks into a stiff left hand from Robson.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rose thinking.
Rose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robson takes one on the button.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rose lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robson.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robson defends well and Rose ends up having to push Robson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut there from Rose.
Rose throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Rose loads up on a big right hand but Robson slips the punch.
Rose misses with a left hand
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Robson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
A left lands for Rose.
Robson cracks Rose with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rose connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oliver Robson.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Gong throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Bee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gong.
Gong slips a jab from Bee.
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Gong lands a slapping body shot.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee tries to counter by clinching up but Gong breaks away and moves out of range.
Gong slips under a jab from Bee.
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
Gong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bee in his tracks.
Bee is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Bee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Gong.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gong.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gong jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gong misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Gong connects with a right hand. Bee shakes it off.
Bee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Gong.
Gong slips a straight right by Bee.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
As Gong tries to get set, Bee tries to push him back and clinch up but Gong manages to avoid the attempt.
Gong swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Gong thuds a left hand into Bee's body.
Gong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee connects with a looping right hand.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee blocks a jab.
A big right from Gong misses.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Bee punishes Gong's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bee is out of range.
Bee throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Bee takes the fight into the clinch.
Gong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Bee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gong.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong is trying to stall.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gong. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong lands with a short shot to the head.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gong is looking to land body kicks.
Gong needs to keep his hands up - Bee had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Bee is looking to counter the offense by Gong and move into the clinch.
Bee lands with a hook. Gong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Gong is looking to slow Bee down with leg kicks.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee tries to counter by clinching up but Gong breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee blocks the body kick.
Gong drops his hands momentarily and Bee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gong blocks a jab.
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bee jabs at Gong's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bee tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Gong unleashes a big counter combination but Bee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gong lands a body shot.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Bee. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Bee clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bee.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Gong working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Bee lands a body punch.
A short left from Gong.
Gong tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
Bee scores with a shoulder strike.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gong.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bee lands a left hand. #T3#
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gong is trying to stall.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Gong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gong. #T4#
Bee misses with the head strike.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong trying to stall but Bee improves his position.
Gong tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee lands a right hand.
Gong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lruce Bee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bee pushes Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Gong wants to stall.
Bee blocking some punches.
A short left from Bee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Gong.
Bee tries a body shot but Gong blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Bee. #T1#
A body shot lands from Gong.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee lands a left hand.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Gong working aggressively here.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bee.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong.
A body shot lands from Bee.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Bee working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bee.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Gong controls the action.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Gong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong. #T3#
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bee lands with a right to the head.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gong.
Gong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gong lands an uppercut.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong lands an uppercut.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong scores with a shot to the side of Bee's head.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Gong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lruce Bee.
I think Bee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lruce Bee!
An out of breath Lruce Bee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Diesel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kentas misses with a hook to the body
and Diesel counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Diesel looks to clinch
and Kentas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kentas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kentas lands with a good body shot.
Kentas defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kentas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kentas content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Kentas moves into the clinch.
Kentas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kentas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diesel tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kentas.
Kentas working aggressively here.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas fails to pull guard.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Kentas lands a nice uppercut.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas stalling the fight. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kentas jumps guard.
Diesel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Diesel tries to stand but Kentas is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Diesel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Kentas clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kentas cracks Diesel with a nice body shot.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kentas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kentas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diesel backwards. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kentas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Diesel misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kentas trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kentas lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diesel throws a hook but Kentas blocks it.
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Kentas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diesel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Kentas.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Kentas keeps it at a distance.
Diesel lands an overhand right.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel moves forwards but Kentas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Kentas drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Kentas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kentas working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel. #T1#
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel is trying to maintain a safe position but Kentas gets an underhook and turns Diesel into the cage.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel trying to stall but Kentas improves his position.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Kentas lands with a left to the head.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage. #T2#
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Kentas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel taking a breather.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kentas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Kentas tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Kentas back against the cage.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Kentas. #T3#
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Kentas blocking some punches.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kentas throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kentas.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Kentas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rimtas Kentas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas. #T4#
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Kentas pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Kentas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diesel pushes Kentas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas tries a body shot but Diesel blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel misses with a right hand
and Kentas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diesel thinking.
Kentas is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kentas cracks a nice hook into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kentas there.
Kentas swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel takes one to the side of the head.
Diesel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Diesel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diesel manages to circle out of the way.
Diesel misses with a wild body shot.
Kentas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Kentas slips a jab from Diesel.
Kentas thuds his right hand into Diesel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas scores with a jab to the head.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Diesel throws a counter combo.
A big left from Kentas misses.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diesel sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Diesel - just one landing.
Kentas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesel just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rimtas Kentas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kentas lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diesel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diesel misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kentas misses the target.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diesel.
Kentas slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel tries to move into range but Kentas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kentas ducks right into an uppercut from Diesel.
Kloockz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kentas has Diesel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel tries to land knees in the clinch but Kentas avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kentas.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kentas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Diesel lands a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kentas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kentas.
Diesel avoiding damage.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kentas.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel gets underhooks to prevent Kentas's takedown attempt.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rimtas Kentas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimtas Kentas!
A victorious Rimtas Kentas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Farrokhzad avoids the body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhzad throws a poor cross that misses
and Narvaez counters with a good low kick that Farrokhzad was not able to check.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Narvaez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Narvaez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circling - Farrokhzad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farrokhzad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Narvaezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farrokhzad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Farrokhzad has closed the distance and engaged Narvaez in a clinch.
Farrokhzad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Narvaez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad cracks Narvaez with a nice body shot.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrokhzad.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrokhzad's elbow. #T1#
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narvaez avoids it.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Farrokhzad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike.
Narvaez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrokhzad blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Narvaez controls the action.
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Farrokhzad controls the action.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Still in the clinch, Farrokhzad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Farrokhzad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farrokhzad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Narvaez is defending well for now.
Narvaez tries a body shot but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Narvaez pushes Farrokhzad back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad working Narvaez over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's front leg with a kick but Farrokhzad checks it.
Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Narvaez finds it's way through Farrokhzad's defenses.
Jab, jab by Farrokhzad - just one landing.
Farrokhzad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a body punch but Farrokhzad moves out of range.
Narvaez with a hook.
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Narvaez wants to land a leg kick but Farrokhzad is out of range.
A low kick from Narvaez misses
and Farrokhzad counters with a stiff right hand.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook. Narvaez ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narvaez throws a shot to the body.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhzad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farrokhzad's sensitive parts.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad's corner calls for a 1-2. Farrokhzad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
Farrokhzad blocks a leg kick.
Narvaez with a nice cross.
Narvaez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez clobbers Farrokhzad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farrokhzad moves in looking to clinch but Narvaez pushes him off.#CL#
Farrokhzad has managed to clinch.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farrokhzad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narvaez backwards.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Farrokhzad misses with a body punch.
Narvaez is working Farrokhzad over against the ropes.
Narvaez trying to control the position but instead, Farrokhzad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Narvaez into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
Narvaez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Narvaez avoids the damage to the body.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Narvaez avoids the damage to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Narvaez takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Narvaez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that second round.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Narvaez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farrokhzad.
Narvaez slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Narvaez.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narvaez avoids the body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Farrokhzad misses with an uppercut.
Farrokhzad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Narvaez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Narvaez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farrokhzad under the eye.
Narvaez throws a body shot but no joy.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad loads up on a big right hand but Narvaez slips the punch.#CL#
Narvaez tries to keep at a distance but Farrokhzad has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Narvaez. #T1#
Farrokhzad lands a nice knee to the body.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narvaez blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the head.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farrokhzad's elbow.
Narvaez scores with a hook to the body.
Bardia Farrokhzad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by Farrokhzad. #CUT#It looks like Carlos Narvaez has been cut.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrokhzad.
Narvaez blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
A nice left hand lands by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the head. #ROC#Narvaez is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farrokhzad struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Narvaez is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Narvaez lands with a right to the head.
Narvaez seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Narvaez misses with a body punch.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head.
Farrokhzad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narvaez's elbow.
Knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Narvaez managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Farrokhzad controls the action.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrokhzad blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Narvaez is blocking nicely.
Farrokhzad missing with knees to the body.
Farrokhzad blocks a body shot from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to work over Farrokhzad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farrokhzad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Narvaez moves out of range as Farrokhzad strikes.
Narvaez scores with the left hand. Farrokhzad knows he should have avoided that one.
Narvaez walks into a stiff left hand from Farrokhzad.
Bardia Farrokhzad is winning the standup battle so far.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot.
Narvaez misses with a looping left.
Farrokhzad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narvaez. Narvaez obviously looking to wear him down.
Narvaez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up.
Narvaez misses with a low kick.
Farrokhzad misses with a wild body shot.
Farrokhzad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farrokhzad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Narvaez.
Narvaez tries to clinch there but Farrokhzad circles away.
Narvaez slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Narvaez's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Farrokhzad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narvaez.
Farrokhzad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farrokhzad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narvaez can pounce on him.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farrokhzad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farrokhzad misses with a body shot.
Farrokhzad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez clobbers Farrokhzad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narvaez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farrokhzad was well out of range. Poor timing from Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a body punch
and Farrokhzad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Narvaez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Narvaez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Farrokhzad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Farrokhzad prevents a body shot from Narvaez. #T2#
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Narvaez is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Narvaez as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narvaez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhzad.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Narvaez lands a shoulder strike.
Farrokhzad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Farrokhzad controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Narvaez - that landed with a thud.
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Narvaez blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Narvaez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Narvaez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Farrokhzad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Farrokhzad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Farrokhzad blocks the low kick.
Narvaez scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Farrokhzad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farrokhzad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Farrokhzad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
An attempted straight right counter from Farrokhzad misses the target.
Narvaez swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Narvaez as he connects with a hook.
Narvaez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Narvaez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez scores with the left hand. Farrokhzad knows he should have avoided that one.
Narvaez misses with a straight left. #T1#
Farrokhzad blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
Farrokhzad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Narvaez can pounce on him.
Narvaez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farrokhzad.
Narvaez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farrokhzad moves away.
Farrokhzad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farrokhzad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narvaez manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight right. #KD#
Farrokhzad lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Narvaez goes down! The ref sends Farrokhzad to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Narvaez is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Narvaez clobbers Farrokhzad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farrokhzad misses the shot to the body.
Narvaez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narvaez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farrokhzad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farrokhzad throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farrokhzad.
Carlos Narvaez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Narvaez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farrokhzad's hands.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez scores with a nice right hand.
Narvaez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot to the body.
Narvaez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Narvaez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Narvaez lands a jab to Farrokhzad's midsection.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farrokhzad throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Narvaez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narvaez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Narvaez misses with a right hand
and Narvaez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narvaez throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Narvaez misses with a low kick as Farrokhzad jumps back.
Narvaez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Farrokhzad checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Narvaez.
I think Farrokhzad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!
Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
Bardia Farrokhzad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 94
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raharu with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharu.
Nice shot lands for Raharu.
Rodriguez takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries a low kick but Raharu avoids it.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Raharu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Raharu throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raharu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Raharu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raharu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rodriguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Omar Raharu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Rodriguez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodriguez there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Raharu's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez jabs at Raharu's body.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharu throws out the jab.
Raharu throws a push kick but Rodriguez slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharu.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Raharu blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a jab to the body
and Raharu counters with a two punch combo.
Raharu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Raharu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
and Raharu counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Raharu counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Raharu catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Raharu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharu lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Raharu misses the body punch #TD2#
and Rodriguez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Raharu's guard.
Raharu trying to control the position here.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Raharu is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but Raharu is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raharu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raharu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raharu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriguez but great work by Raharu.#T5#
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raharu off and has taken his back!
Rodriguez is trying to stick to Raharu's back but Raharu is turning into Rodriguez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Raharu.
Rodriguez has his hands on Raharu's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing Raharu from standing up.
Raharu preventing the sweep. #T6#
Raharu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raharu postures up.
Raharu's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Raharu stands up and waves to Rodriguez to follow him.
Raharu misses the jab.#T7#
Raharu lands a two punch combo.
Raharu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Raharu counters with a nice uppercut.
Raharu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Raharu throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Raharu misses with a wild body shot.
Raharu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raharu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Raharu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Raharu.
Raharu swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
Raharu moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely. #T8#
Rodriguez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raharu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodriguez's head.
Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Raharu misses.
Rodriguez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raharu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick from Raharu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Raharu circles away easily
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T9#
Raharu scores with a shot to the body.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Raharu.
Rodriguez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Raharu throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raharu won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Raharu is defending well.
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
Raharu struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Raharu dominated that round.
That's time! Raharu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Raharu shows good takedown defense.
Raharu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raharu circles away.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Raharu.
A slow jab from Raharu misses its intended target.
Raharu scoring well with a low kick there.
Raharu with a nice cross.
Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omar Raharu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguez Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Raharu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Donk. Raharu catches Rodriguez right on the button with a cross.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Raharu strikes.
Raharu throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raharu is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Raharu circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Raharu's ribcage but misses.
Raharu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharu connects with a nice looking jab.
Raharu swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Raharu didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raharu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Raharu keeps moving.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Raharu.
Raharu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Raharu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Raharu throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Omar Raharu is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharu throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
That kick from Raharu tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodriguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raharu defends it well.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raharu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Raharu moved out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Raharu.#T4#
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Rodriguez counters with a single leg into guard. Raharu didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez trying to control but Raharu is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raharu is keeping the position for now.
Raharu wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Raharu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raharu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Rodriguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raharu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raharu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raharu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Raharu.
Raharu looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raharu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T6#
Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu.
Nice jab there from Raharu.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Raharu lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Raharu scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharu cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Good exchange - Raharu coming out on top.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Raharu. #T7#
Raharu misses with a two punch combination.
Raharu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharu connects with a looping right hand.
Raharu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Raharu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Raharu throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raharu defends it well.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raharu lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raharu avoids it really well and circles away.
Raharu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T8#
Raharu connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharu cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raharu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Raharu pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raharu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez. #T9#
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Raharu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raharu swivels and escapes.
Raharu throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Raharu lands with a cross.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Raharu.
Raharu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharu lands with a nice combination. Rodriguez backs away looking to recover.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Raharu scores with the left hand. Rodriguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Raharu lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Raharu seems unphased.
Raharu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharu.#T1#
Rodriguez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Raharu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Raharu swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez pushing down on Raharu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Raharu won't allow Rodriguez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raharu keeps working. #T2#
Raharu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rodriguez trying to control from Raharu's half guard. Raharu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rodriguez looking to sit in guard and control but Raharu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Raharu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Raharu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Raharu has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raharu is working away from the top position though.
Raharu misses with a head shot. Rodriguez uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raharu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raharu defends well.
Raharu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raharu passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T5#
Rodriguez tries to bench press Raharu off him but Raharu keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Raharu stalls from top position.
Rodriguez is trying to control Raharu's posture but Raharu avoids it.
Rodriguez is looking to regain half guard here but Raharu keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raharu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raharu connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Raharu falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Raharu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Raharu!#REVR#
Rodriguez Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raharu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Raharu defends easily. #T7#
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Raharu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raharu controls the pace.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raharu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Raharu uses it to pass to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Raharu working away.#T9#
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Raharu taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omar Raharu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Raharu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Raharu lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raharu blocks a leg kick.
Raharu checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez moves forwards but Raharu connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Raharu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raharu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Raharu!
A very excited looking Omar Raharu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Dracul moves away and avoids it.
Dracul with the counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it easily.
Ainsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dracul checks a leg kick.
Dracul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ainsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ainsworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head. #T1#
Ainsworth cracks Dracul with an open hand slap.
A jab from Ainsworth does it's job there.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Dracul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dracul has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD2#
so Dracul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ainsworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ainsworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dracul is one step ahead there.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ainsworth wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ainsworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ainsworth is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Ainsworth is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ainsworth wants to slow Dracul down by chopping away at his legs.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Dracul won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dracul controls the pace.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up. #T4#
Dracul won't allow Ainsworth to sweep him here.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth being controlled here, momentarily.
Ainsworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ainsworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dracul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dracul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Dracul moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Dracul working away.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Dracul working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dracul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ainsworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dracul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Dracul.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Dracul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dracul taking a breather here.
Ainsworth wants to control but Dracul postures up.#T1#
Ainsworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dracul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ainsworth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ainsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul is trying to move to mount but Ainsworth reverses beautifully and ends up in Dracul's guard.
Radu Dracul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ainsworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Dracul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ainsworth has picked Dracul up and slammed him! Dracul can't keep hold of the triangle and Ainsworth manages to pass to side control!
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ainsworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dracul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ainsworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ainsworth not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dracul blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ainsworth.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ainsworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ainsworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul managing to control the position.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Ainsworth controlling Dracul's posture.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Dracul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ainsworth's head.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Dracul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ainsworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Dracul stalls from top position.
Ainsworth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ainsworth struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul lands a nice forearm strike.
Ainsworth tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dracul easily slips into full mount!
Ainsworth is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radu Dracul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ainsworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Dracul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ainsworth defends it well.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
Dracul throwing strikes from guard but Ainsworth blocks nicely.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dracul is fighting to break Ainsworth's control of his arms but Ainsworth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ainsworth is trying to keep Dracul in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ainsworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dracul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Dracul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dracul trying to control the position.
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Dracul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ainsworth is one step ahead there.
Ainsworth wants to pass the guard but Dracul is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dracul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ainsworth is aware though and is defending well.
Ainsworth trying to control but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Ainsworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ainsworth clobbers Dracul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Dracul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dracul.
Ainsworth looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Dracul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dracul is looking to take a break and control but Ainsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ainsworth trying to control here.
Ainsworth is pressing down on Dracul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Ainsworth pulls Dracul in close to prevent any damage.
Ainsworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ainsworth has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Ainsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ainsworth keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dracul trying to control but Ainsworth is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radu Dracul.
I think Dracul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
A very excited looking Radu Dracul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Yu Tai misses with a looping right.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Yu Tai lands a slapping body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Yu Tai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yu Tai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Yu Tai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson slips under a jab from Yu Tai.#T1#
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
Robson scores with a hook.
Robson slips under a jab.
Yu Tai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yu Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Yu Tai throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Yu Tai's head back.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.#T2#
Robson looks to throw a body kick
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Yu Tai's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yu Tai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Yu Tai scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Robson misses with a body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Yu Tai moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
A shot in the inside from Yu Tai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a right hand.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yu Tai instigates a clinch.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a right to the head.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson blocking some punches.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Robson misses with some punches.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson works on Yu Tai's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu Tai or not.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Yu Tai back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson digs a right hand underneath Yu Tai's ribcage. Yu Tai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Yu Tai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson working aggressively here.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A head punch on the inside from Yu Tai fails to land.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai working aggressively here.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the head.
Yu Tai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yu Tai catches Robson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yu Tai just manages to avoid it.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Robson lands with a hook. Yu Tai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab.
Yu Tai lands with a cross. #T1#
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson misses with a low kick as Yu Tai jumps back.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu Tai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yu Tai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Yu Tai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson slips a jab from Yu Tai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yu Tai thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Robson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson thuds a left hand into Yu Tai's body.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Yu Tai clinches with his opponent.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tam Yu Tai just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Yu Tai blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yu Tai - just one landing.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yu Tai backs up against the cage.
Robson tests Yu Tai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson sizes up Yu Tai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
A little jabbing left from Yu Tai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yu Tai's sensitive parts.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robson motions for Yu Tai to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Yu Tai slips a straight right by Robson.
Yu Tai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Yu Tai tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Tai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
A nice leg kick from Yu Tai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yu Tai.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu Tai. #T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yu Tai's hands.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai avoids the body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Robson.#T4#
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Yu Tai misses.
Robson is looking to wear down Yu Tai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
Yu Tai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Tam Yu Tai in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Yu Tai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Yu Tai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu Tai looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yu Tai back to the cage. Robson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range.
Robson misses with a hook
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a solid body kick.
Yu Tai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson punishes Yu Tai's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Robson.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yu Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yu Tai fakes the leg kick and cracks Robson in the body.
Tam Yu Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu Tai counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
Yu Tai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Yu Tai was well out of range.
Yu Tai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Yu Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Robson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu Tai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Robson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robson is looking to chop away at Yu Tai's legs.
Robson walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Yu Tai's belly button to the back.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea unleashes a big counter combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghetea's head.
Ghetea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noeigati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Noeigati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati misses with a right hand
enabling Ghetea to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Noeigati throws a leg kick which misses Ghetea's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetea tries to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a head kick that drops Ghetea to the mat! Ghetea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Ghetea throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a huge left! Ghetea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Noeigati isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ghetea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Noeigati!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Wanjiku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanjiku has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mfer misses the target.
Mfer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Wanjiku saw that one coming.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mfer throws out the jab.
Wanjiku misses the shot to the body.
Wanjiku throws an overhand right that lands on Mfer's shoulder, as Mfer tries to avoid the shot.
Wanjiku connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Wanjiku moved out of range.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Wanjiku. #T1#
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wanjiku at a distance.
A big left from Wanjiku misses.
Wanjiku misses with a body shot.
Mfer darts in trying to clinch
letting Wanjiku counter with a right hand.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Mfer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Wanjiku tenderised Mfer's leg. Mfer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wanjiku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanjiku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wanjiku at a distance.
Wanjiku misses with an uppercut
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Wanjiku is rocked!
Mfer drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wanjiku right on the button. Wanjiku goes down! Mfer follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mfer gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huntti Mfer!
A pretty intense looking Huntti Mfer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narvaez connects with the punch.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narvaez.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
We've been informed that Anderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Narvaez walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Narvaez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Narvaez lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narvaez is working Anderson over against the ropes.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson gets through Narvaez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Narvaez as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Anderson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Narvaez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narvaez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narvaez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Narvaez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narvaez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Narvaez thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson tests Narvaez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson thumps Narvaez with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narvaez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Narvaez is out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narvaez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Narvaez slips a jab from Anderson.
Narvaez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Narvaez closes the distance and clinches.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Carlos Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Narvaez tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Narvaez.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Narvaez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Narvaez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narvaez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Narvaez digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narvaez lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with a hook. Narvaez ducked under it nicely.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narvaez scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narvaez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narvaez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Narvaez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters with a right hand to the body.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Narvaez lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez connects with a body shot.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Narvaez is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narvaez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Narvaez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narvaez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Narvaez!
A relieved looking Carlos Narvaez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Khan looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Khan counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Todd swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Khan lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan working aggressively here.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Khan misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd blocks a jab.#T3#
A jab lands there for Khan.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd staying out of range there.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan works Todd's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.#T2#
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Khan jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.#T3#
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd lands a head kick!
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan. #T1#
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Khan defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan slips under a jab from Todd.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khan lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Khan slips a jab from Todd.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan connects with the punch.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot. #T3#
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan with the inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a hook.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd walks into a jab.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Our winner, Bora Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cross has knocked Darongo down with a huge combo! Cross steps away and waves a wobbly Darongo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darongo feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Darongo connects with a body shot.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darongo thows a leg kick but Cross checks it #KD#
and Cross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Cross lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Darongo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cross points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Darongo wakes up just in time to hear Cross thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A very excited looking Jeremy Cross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Rize finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Veainu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rize manages to circle out of the way.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize motions for Veainu to come forward. Rize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veainu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rize scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rize misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rize throws a combination that misses
and Veainu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Rize is predictable there
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
Rize throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Rize thumps Veainu with a low kick.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rize throws a series of strikes that have Veainu backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rize darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rize cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rize lands with a nice body punch.
Rize misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rize's corner calls for a 1-2. Rize obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veainu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Rize manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rize misses.
Veainu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Rize wants to clinch.
Veainu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Rize misses #CL#
and Veainu moves into the clinch.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
Veainu cracks Rize with a nice body shot.
Rize looks winded!
Veainu tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike.
Veainu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Veainu is working Rize over against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Veainu - that landed with a thud.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu.
Veainu lands an uppercut.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Rize.
A nice left hand lands by Veainu. #ROC#Rize is rocked!
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rize is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Rize's ribcage. Rize let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rize backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a big uppercut that drops Rize! More strikes from Veainu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rize lies dazed against the cage as Veainu celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Karmax changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doomsday looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Doomsday is trying to improve his position.
Doomsday regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karmax's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karmax is trying to control the action in half guard but Doomsday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doomsday is trying to get back to full guard.
Karmax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karmax landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karmax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karmax slips a nice elbow through Doomsday's hands, connecting with Doomsday's forehead.
Karmax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doomsday's head. #T1#
Doomsday tries to roll over but Karmax keeps him under control.
Doomsday taking some punishment here, with Karmax in his half guard.
Doomsday gets back to full guard.
Doomsday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karmax looking to pass the guard.
Karmax landing some decent shots from guard.
Karmax throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Karmax stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Doomsday has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Karmax manages to get his head free but now Doomsday has transitioned to an armbar! Karmax grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Doomsday! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kronos Doomsday!
A very excited looking Kronos Doomsday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
River cracks Bee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Bee misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Bee's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bee avoids the body shot from River .
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bee lands a right hook to the body.
Bee wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River shoots for a takedown but Bee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River misses with an uppercut
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Bee throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River connects with the punch.#T1#
River has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Lruce Bee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River staying out of range there.#CL2#
River clinches up with Bee and pushes him back against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
River misses with some punches.
River taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River misses with a body punch. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bee cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee with a hook.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Bee seems unphased.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
Bee throws a leg kick but River checks it. #T2#
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Bee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
River misses the body punch
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee slips a jab from River .
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River .
Lruce Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James River .
River checks a low kick from Bee.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River .
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Bee, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bee throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A jab lands there for River .
River avoids the body shot from Bee.
River takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bee rather than just go for the knockout.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from River misses.
Bee jabs at River 's body.
Bee staying out of range there.
River misses with a body shot.
River stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bee misses with a straight left.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Bee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee slips under a jab.#T4##CL2#
River clinches.
River lands with a left to the head.
River misses with a body punch.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a body shot from River .
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River is trying to pull guard but Bee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
Bee prevents a body shot from River .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands. #BC#
Bee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice cross by River .
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from River .
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bee half committed to a counter leg kick.
River works Bee's body with a nice hook.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River .
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from River . Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by River . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River .
River slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Bee.#CL2#
Bee gets tackled into the cage by River . River maintains the clinch. #T1#
River stalling in the clinch but Bee improves position.
Bee working aggressively here.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bee feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bee throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River misses with a body shot.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bee missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River misses with a hook
and Bee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
Bee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee scores with a jab.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
James River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Bee misses with a body shot.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bee thumps River with a low kick.
River blocks a leg kick.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and River counters by clinching up.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bee has him pressed against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .#T4#
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by River .
Bee tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bee misses with a low kick.
River with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee with a nice calf kick.
Bee drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from River .
Bee throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bee did well to prevent River getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
River scores with a takedown into Bee's guard.
Bee is wriggling around but River manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Bee is holding on to half guard well.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Bee tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
River seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Bee is concentrating on defense, preventing River from advancing position. #SUB2#
River is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bee trying to control here.
Bee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bee trying to control from the bottom.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River controlling the action here.#SUB2#
River is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bee wants to control but River is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bee wants to control but River passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
River working away.
Bee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
River moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
River wants to control but Bee is keeping him busy.
Bee is trying to control River 's posture but River avoids it.
River looks up at the clock and then as Bee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, River smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bee holds on to River 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bee manages to get back to half guard.
Bee trying to hold on to River 's head to control him but River postures up.
River landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Bee is pressing down on River 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
River is looking to work some ground and pound but Bee has wrist control.
Bee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bee wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
River has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lruce Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but River sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Kentas scores with a jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kentas. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well. #SUB2#
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Kentas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kentas on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kentas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kentas misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Kentas is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit prevents Kentas from improving position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Kentas off him but Kentas keeps the position.
Kentas wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Kentas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Kentas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kentas trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kentas prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kentas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kentas off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kentas.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
Kentas scores with a body shot.
Kentas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Kentas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.#T1#
Kentas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kentas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentas throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kentas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kentas misses the target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kentas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Kentas - just one landing. #TD2#
Kentas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rimtas Kentas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kentas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kentas tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kentas off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas tries to escape but Sitsongrit has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kentas turns into Sitsongrit and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kentas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kentas controlling him for the moment.
Kentas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kentas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kentas.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.#T4#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kentas drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kentas's head but Kentas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kentas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kentas defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kentas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Kentas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kentas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kentas.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Kentas throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Kentas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kentas slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kentas lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Kentas jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kentas fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kentas's elbow. #TD2#
Kentas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kentas manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Kentas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kentas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kentas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kentas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kentas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kentas throws an elbow but misses.
Kentas misses with an elbow strike.
Kentas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit scores a nice knee to the body.
Kentas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kentas.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kentas's head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kentas.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kentas managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kentas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kentas.
Kentas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kentas connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Kentas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kentas looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kentas's body. Kentas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kentas manages to avoid it.
Kentas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kentas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kentas.
Kentas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kentas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kentas moves out of range.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kentas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Kentas counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kentas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kentas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kentas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kentas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentas throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kentas avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kentas.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
And Kentas tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Kentas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kentas.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.#T4#
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kentas.
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kentas knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kentas and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kentas blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kentas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kentas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kentas pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rimtas Kentas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Kentas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kentas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kentas takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Kentas is rocked!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Kentas blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kentas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kentas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Kentas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kentas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kentas.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kentas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kentas.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kentas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kentas wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kentas avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Kentas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kentas's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kentas controls the action.
Sitsongrit working Kentas over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kentas backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Kentas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kentas takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Kentas blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kentas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit presses Kentas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Kentas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kentas works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Sitsongrit. #CUT#That has opened up Rimtas Kentas's cut even more.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kentas avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Kentas with a mighty uppercut! Kentas falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kentas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Madkhao Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Robson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hoddle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robson cracks a nice hook into Hoddle's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Robson ducked under it nicely.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Hoddle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good work by Hoddle as he checks the leg kick.
Hoddle is looking to counter with head kicks.
Robson connects with a right hand. Hoddle shakes it off.
Hoddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle is looking to land body kicks.
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Hoddle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Robson quickly recovers to half guard.
Robson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle stays in close to Robson's body and controls the position.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving. #T2#
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Hoddle prevents Robson from getting back to his feet.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robson seems keen to control Hoddle's posture.
Hoddle postures up in Robson's guard and throws a big left but Robson blocks it.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Robson has Hoddle pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Hoddle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robson's head.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hoddle is pushing down on Robson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoddle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robson is controlling Hoddle's trapped leg to prevent Hoddle from advancing to side control.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robson tries to roll over but Hoddle keeps him under control.
Hoddle is controlling the pace.
Hoddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hoddle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hoddle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robson staying out of range there.
Robson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Robson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Hoddle looking to score a takedown here. Robson is defending well but Hoddle drives through and ends up in Robson's guard.
Hoddle postures up.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Hoddle works over Robson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to sweep him here.
Glen Hoddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson trying to control the position here.
Hoddle postures up.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robson has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Robson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robson's head.#T2#
Robson keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robson, not yet.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Robson keeps moving.
Robson is trying to keep Hoddle in close.
Robson keeping full guard, as Hoddle tries to pass.
Hoddle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoddle stands up over Robson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hoddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson wants to sweep here but Hoddle controlling him for the moment.
Robson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass. #SUB#
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoddle's legs - danger averted.
Robson stopping the sweep attempt from Hoddle.#SUB#
Hoddle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robson wants to control from the top but Hoddle keeps moving. #T4#
Robson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hoddle controlling Robson's posture.
Robson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson tries to move to mount but Hoddle blocks the move with his legs.
Robson trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Hoddle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hoddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoddle lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Hoddle misses.
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle throws a body kick.
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoddle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Robson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson catches Hoddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robson misses.#TD#
Hoddle gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hoddle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Robson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoddle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Robson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoddle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robson is avoiding damage well.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working.
Robson is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
Hoddle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Robson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Robson is controlling well.
Hoddle keeping hold of Robson's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Robson seems content to control.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson is controlling the pace. #T3#
Hoddle tries to get to full guard but Robson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hoddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoddle won't allow Robson to pass to mount.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoddle is looking to control Robson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoddle avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses.
Robson lands a head shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Robson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robson. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oliver Robson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Hoddle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Robson lands with a straight right. Hoddle didn't see that one coming.
Hoddle takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Robson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoddle on the side of the head.
A big left from Hoddle misses.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoddle.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoddle manages to avoid it.
Robson lands a jab to the nose.
Hoddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoddle.
Robson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoddle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoddle dives in and grabs Robson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes down on Hoddle's head and hops out.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Robson. Beautiful body shot.
Hoddle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoddle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robson's hands.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoddle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Robson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoddle tries to clinch there but Robson circles away. #TD#
Hoddle dives in and scores a takedown into Robson's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Robson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoddle's guard. #REVB#
Robson trying to control but Hoddle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hoddle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Robson content to stall in guard here.
Hoddle is trying to control the position but Robson postures up.
Hoddle keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Hoddle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoddle keeping full guard, as Robson tries to pass.
Robson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoddle checks the leg kick.
Robson moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Robson throws out a counter right but Hoddle avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hoddle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Robson.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hoddle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robson lands with a cross.
Hoddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robson swivels and escapes.
Hoddle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoddle looks for the body kick but Robson saw that one coming.
Robson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hoddle finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoddle slips under a jab from Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Robson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoddle walks into a straight right hand from Robson.
Robson connects with a leg kick.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robson enables Hoddle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Robson has his feet on Hoddle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Robson.
A left lands for Robson.
Hoddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robson jabs Hoddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robson throws a low kick but Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
It seemed like Robson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Hoddle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson lands a jab.
Hoddle misses with a hook.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoddle tries to land a front kick but Robson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robson but Robson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoddle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoddle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoddle doesn't seem phased though.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliver Robson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoddle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Robson moves out of range as Hoddle strikes.
Robson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoddle steps away.
Robson slips under a jab from Hoddle.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoddle scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoddle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoddle throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Hoddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoddle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoddle misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Hoddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson scores with a punch to the head.
Hoddle throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoddle misses the target.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Robson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoddle throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson with a hook.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoddle under the eye.#TD#
Hoddle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Hoddle is now in Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoddle throwing strikes but missing.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
Hoddle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robson is pulling down on Hoddle's head to control his posture.
Hoddle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hoddle trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Hoddle lands a couple of digs.
Hoddle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoddle.
Robson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoddle wants to control but Robson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is trying to maintain the position but Robson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle is trying is best to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Oliver Robson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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